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Badagry Grammar School Scores Big with CAF Support

  The First Phase of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) School Development Programme concluded in Lagos State, with Badagry Grammar School being the last beneficiary. This initiative, supported by CAF and implemented through the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), aimed to foster football development among young students and equip them with the essential resources to thrive in the sport. The Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) wrapped up the programme with a visit to Badagry Grammar School, where they received a warm welcome from the school officials. The delegation was led by LSFA Assistant Secretary Kayode Okunoye, alongside Steven Degboe, Leader of the Badagry Coaches Council, and Abel Sohe, Director of Programs for the Badagry Divisional Football Association. During the visit to Badagry Grammar School, Games Master Oguntade Charles expressed his appreciation to CAF, NFF, and LSFA for choosing the school as a beneficiary of the programme. He emphasized the institutio...

Epe Grammar School Benefits from CAF’s Grassroots Football Push

  The Confederation of African Football (CAF) School Football Development Initiative continued on Monday in Lagos, Nigeria, with Epe Grammar School being the next beneficiary. The initiative aims to promote football development among young students and provide them with necessary resources to excel in the sport. The Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) played a crucial role in selecting Epe Grammar School as one of the beneficiaries of this initiative. The LSFA Assistant Secretary Kayode Okuneye and Mr. Adekoya, Epe DFA Chairman, did an outstanding job in ensuring the program’s success. The Principal of Epe Grammar School, Mr. Ajayi Sulaiman, expressed his gratitude to CAF and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for choosing their school. He highlighted the importance of such initiatives in promoting football development among young students. Some notable old students of Epe Grammar School are Hon Wale Raji, Current House of Representatives Member, Representing Epe Federal Con...

Lagos State Football Association Donates CAF Soccer Balls to Igbobi College

  The Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) has presented five footballs to Igbobi College , Lagos, as part of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) School Football Development Initiative aimed at promoting health, wellness, and active participation in football among students. To officially mark the presentation, the Vice Chairman of the Lagos FA, Dotun Coker , who is also an alumnus of the institution, handed over the symbolic CAF footballs to the Principal of Igbobi College, Joseph Oyewale Adediji . Igbobi College has a rich tradition of producing outstanding football talents, including Andrew Uwe , Golden Ajebor , Mike Dominic , Tunde Martins , Joseph Dosu , Ibitimi Collins , and Jonathan Akpoborie . The school is also renowned for producing notable leaders and public figures such as Femi Gbajabiamila , Chief of Staff to the President of Nigeria, and Babatunde Raji Fashola , former Governor of Lagos State. Immediate past 1st NFF Vice President and former LSFA Chair...